Once the new academic year is underway, faculty and staff at UNC Greensboro waste no time organizing events to showcase their research and expertise for the campus and Greater Greensboro community.
Here’s what’s falling on the calendar in October 2025 and how you can support your colleagues or learn something new.
New Book Release: Humanity’s Ruins
Oct. 1, 12:30–1 p.m.
Curry Building, Room 231
Join the women’s, gender, and sexuality studies program in celebrating the publication of “Humanity’s Ruins,” a new book by Associate Professor Danielle Bouchard, Ph.D. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to learn more about her work, with cake and refreshments being provided.
7th Annual Public Republic
Oct. 3, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
College Avenue near Minerva
Public Republic is an annual, all-day, public reading of all 10 books of Plato’s “Republic.” Anyone who would like to drop by to join the Department of Philosophy throughout the day is welcome. Volunteer readers are enthusiastically welcome and can learn more and sign up ahead of time.
Who Wins and Who Loses When Tariffs Are Imposed
Oct. 6, Noon–1 p.m.
EUC Auditorium
This lecture by Distinguished Principal Lecturer of Economics Jeff Sarbaum, Ph.D. explores the role of tariffs as a trade policy tool by examining their historical significance and real-world impact. The economics department will begin with a brief explanation as to why nations trade and why there may be incentives to interfere with such trade.
Drawing Marathon Art Exhibition
Oct. 7-11
Greensboro Project Space
Engage with the work of faculty, students, and other artists who took part in a four-week intensive course about working through preconceived notions about their own image-making and artistic practices. Featured artists include SELF Design Studio Assistant Director Matt Fisher, M.Ed.
New Books in History
Oct. 7, 5–7 p.m.
MHRA, Room 1214
The Department of History will celebrate Drs. Chuck Bolton, Jamie Anderson, and Jeff Jones for their recently published books. They will hold brief book talks followed by a light reception.
Banned Books Week Read-a-Thon
Oct. 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Stone Building Lawn
University Libraries will hold a public reading of “Looking for Alaska,” by John Green, a book that has been placed on many banned/challenged lists since its publication in 2005. Those interested in attending or reading may sign up in advance.
A Great Conversation: What’s In It For Me? Morality’s Relation to Self-Interest
Oct. 22, 5:15–6:45 p.m.
Foust Building, Room 206
What’s the relation between morality and self-interest? Do morality and self-interest pull us in opposite directions? Can it be in your self-interest to be a moral person, even if it requires sacrifice? Come and consider these questions in a discussion led by Philosophy Department Head Heather Gert, Ph.D. “The Great Conversation Series” features some of humanity’s most challenging questions as topics.
Better Food Futures
Oct. 28, 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
EUC Alexander Room
This forum offers panel sessions to engage in critical conversations with local food experts around the intersection of food and sustainability. The session “Food and the Humanities” will be led by faculty members Frances Bottenberg, Ph.D., assistant dean of Honors College, and Lauren Shook, Ph.D., coordinator of UNCG Humanities at Work.
AI, Work, and Meaning
Oct. 29, 2:30–4:30 p.m.
School of Education Building, Room 106
The College of Arts & Sciences’ Ashby Dialogues presents this lecture by Lecturer of Philosophy Zach Wrublewski, M.A. This session will focus on the ethical ramifications of the ubiquitous usage of AI and explores the ways that large-scale implementation and adoption of AI will alter important aspects of everyday human experience.
Music Performances
Chamber Singers
Oct. 6, 7:30–9 p.m.
UNCG Auditorium
In this concert, Associate Professor of Cello Alexander Ezerman, DMA, and Associate Professor of Flute Erika Boysen, DMA, will join Conductor Carol Ott in accompanying Assistant Professor of Voice Michaela Kelly.
Symphonic Band
Oct. 7, 7:30–9 p.m.
UNCG Auditorium
Conductor Jonathan Caldwell, DMA, will perform with Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium Stephanie Ycaza, DMA.
Calypsus Brass
Oct. 10, 5:30–7 p.m.
Tew Recital Hall
Founded in 2021, Calypsus Brass is a professional chamber ensemble performing new works recitals, creating high-level professional recordings for composers, and working with chamber musicians at all levels. Its lineup includes Stephanie Ycaza on tuba.
Concert by Carlos Castilla
Oct. 30, 7:30–9 p.m.
UNCG School of Music Organ Hall
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Professor of Music Composition Alejandro Rutty, Ph.D. will play electric bass with Musicology Lecturer Lorena Guillén, Ph.D. providing vocals for a performance by guest guitarist Carlos Castilla.
Conferences Hosted at UNCG
Biology Seminar Series
Oct. 1-29, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Moore Building, Room 226 unless otherwise noted
Hosted by the Department of Biology
Dennis LaJeunesse, Ph.D., professor of nanoscience and graduate director at JSNN, will give the talk, subject to be determined, on Oct. 22.
Chemistry and Biochemistry Fall Seminar Speaker Series
Oct. 3-31, 1–1:50 p.m.
Sullivan Science Center, Room 201
Hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Partial Differential Equations Conference
Oct. 10-12
Virtual only
Hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics